[Paraneoplastic hypercorticism associated with a bronchial adenocarcinoma]

Rev Mal Respir. 1999 Jun;16(3):395-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Cushing's syndrome is infrequently associated with adenocarcinomas of the lung. We present the clinical features of this syndrome in one case report. The pathogenesis of the syndrome explains the clinical signs, rather different from classical Cushing's disease and also the highly suggestive biological features. Ketoconazole improves clinical signs and biological abnormalities when etiological treatment is not effective.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Aged
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cushing Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Cushing Syndrome / etiology*
  • Cushing Syndrome / pathology
  • Humans
  • Ketoconazole / therapeutic use
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications*
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Male

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Ketoconazole